ADMIN: Re: Right Wing Reviews

[Neil Ward]

Barb had said:

<<We're all familiar with right-wing reactionaries decrying Harry Potter for
"seducing" young people to explore the occult.  (I think mostly it "seduces"
young people to cheat on their homework--think Divination.<g>) >>

Craig commented:

<< My problem is that most conservatives, like myself, would have nothing to
do with such extremists.  The right wing is no more monolithic in its views
than the left.  It seems to me that this group would be better served by
focussing on our mutual interest and appreciation of the Harry Potter
series..... >>

I heartily agree that we should not generalise about any political or social
group when commenting on the Harry Potter books or films.  That said, I
think there is a clear difference between referring to right-wing
reactionaries holding a particular view on Harry Potter and people who
simply define themselves as right-wing.  Barb was referring to a specific
group who have been quite vocal in relation to the Harry Potter phenomenon
and who are, by their own definition, conservative.

I don't think the topic in question is inappropriate for discussion, but we
should choose our words carefully when dealing with sensitive issues and not
assume a consensus viewpoint.

Thanks.

Neil
HPfGU Moderator Team